Trail Running calendar near Troy 2026-2027

Event Overview The Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem Half Marathon & 10K is a trail running event. It takes place at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, on September 12, 2026. Race Format The event offers participants the opportu..

Trail races at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area near Snow Camp NC offering a 10K and a half marathon on single track with steep climbs, an optional climb up an 80 foot observation tower, chip timing, aid stations, and shuttles.

This Durham event supports organ donation awareness with a 5k and 1-mile run on the American Tobacco Trail. Participants can also choose a "Sleep In Superhero" registration option. The event finishes with refreshments and awards at Herndon..

Run or walk in Kannapolis to support Leashes of Valor, a non profit providing service dogs to veterans. This dog friendly 5K event is part of the Run Kannapolis Race Series.

This USATF-certified 5K trail run starts at Sandhills Community College and winds through Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The event includes massages, food trucks, children's activities, and is dog friendly. After the run, stick around for c..

This trail event features a certified 5K run and a 2K walk across a 50-acre horse ranch in Gastonia, NC. A short Half-Pint run for kids 7 and under is also on the schedule. It's planned as a rain or shine event, with registration available..

A trail race in its sixth year at Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville, NC, featuring timed 11K and 6K races plus dog only 11K and 6K categories, limited to 200 participants with commemorative shirts, coins, and cash awards for course r..

The Uwharrie 100 takes place on a demanding 20.5-mile loop in the Uwharrie National Forest. Runners tackle technical trails under a forest canopy for either 100 miles or 100K. The event has strict qualification requirements for the longer d..

The Rootrock Trail Run takes place on the forested single-track trails of Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon course, each with its own mix of terrain and elevation. The event features a festive finish area..

Event Overview The Triple Lakes Trail Race is a trail running event held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. The 2026 edition marks the 20th year of this established North Carolina trail race. The c..

Run laps on a scenic one-mile trail loop around Weymouth Woods in Southern Pines, passing a 470-year-old pine tree. Choose the four-hour challenge to cover as many miles as you can, or opt for the three-loop 5K. It's a flexible, self-paced..

Experience beautiful single track trails in Fort Mill at the Springmaid Trail Race featuring a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. Dog owners can even bring their pups for the competitive Dog Jog or enjoy the 5k Hike Challenge.

Run for a cause at the UCSO Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run in Monroe. This event supports the UCSO Foundation and features a post-race expo with local vendors. Participants receive a finisher medal and race swag bag.

A Thanksgiving Day trail event in Chapel Hill offering a 2 mile fun run, a timed 2 mile, a rugged 5K and a new 10K. The event features kids races, age group awards, aid stations and post race pie.

Trail races at Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area in Snow Camp, NC on Friday after Thanksgiving. Half marathon and 7.5 mile options include run, ruck, economy and virtual entries with marked single track and aid stations.

Hit the trails after Thanksgiving at the Leftovers Trail Run in Briar Chapel. Choose a 5K or 10K on a scenic, mixed-terrain course. The event features a unique, eco-conscious swag scramble with vintage race gear, a post-race party, and a fr..

The Derby 50K is a 31.5-mile fun run on three rolling country loops near Ellerbe, NC. Runners receive a free homemade spaghetti lunch and a finisher's medal, with awards for top finishers. The low-key event supports local community needs.

Join this multi distance event in Cary featuring a half marathon, 10K, and 5K through Umstead State Park. Runners can participate in person or virtually and enjoy a shuttle service from the central parking hub.

The Shakori 40 Running Festival is a weekend of trail running and community at the Shakori Hills Community Art Center. Runners can choose from a 40-mile ultra, a 40K, a team relay, or a 4-mile race. The event also features live music, campi..

HAROC is a winter trail challenge in North Carolina's Hanging Rock State Park. Runners can tackle a 50k or 25k on technical, scenic trails with significant elevation. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures.